How To Fix /SCWM/CON212 - Determine order items indicator - step not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Determine order items indicator - step not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON212 - Determine order items indicator - step not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON212 Determine order items indicator - step not active typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with the configuration or the process flow related to order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Process Step: The error indicates that the process step responsible for determining order items is not active in the current configuration. This could be due to a missing or incorrectly configured process in the warehouse process type or the warehouse order type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the warehouse process types, such as missing settings for the order item determination.
  Process Flow: The process flow may not be correctly set up to handle the order items, leading to the system not being able to determine the necessary items for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and check the relevant warehouse process types and order types.
  Ensure that the process step for determining order items is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Process Step:
  
  If the process step is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings. This can usually be done in the EWM customizing settings under the relevant process type.
  
  
  
  Review Process Flow:
  
  Review the overall process flow for the warehouse order and ensure that all necessary steps are included and correctly sequenced.
  Make sure that the warehouse order type is correctly linked to the process type that includes the order item determination step.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process to ensure that the error does not occur again. Create a new warehouse order and check if the order items are being determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of EWM you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process types) or /SCWM/ORDR (for order types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the order items are determined correctly in your EWM processes.